1. has sound isolation/passive noise reduction

The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Corsair Void Wireless Dolby 7.1 RGB

SteelSeries 3H VR

52% have it

2. has a mute function

The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Corsair Void Wireless Dolby 7.1 RGB

SteelSeries 3H VR

78% have it

3. has a neodymium magnet

Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.

Corsair Void Wireless Dolby 7.1 RGB

SteelSeries 3H VR

48% have it

4. has a noise canceling microphone

These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Corsair Void Wireless Dolby 7.1 RGB

SteelSeries 3H VR

59% have it

5. highest frequency

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

20000Hz

Khan Pro: 40000Hz

27000Hz

6. lowest frequency

The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

20Hz

Audio Technica ATH-AG1X: 5Hz

10Hz

7. highest frequency mic

The highest frequencies that the mic can pick up well. Better for recording treble.

10000Hz

Logitech G930: 75000Hz

18000Hz

8. supports Dolby Digital

If the device supports Dolby Digital it can deliver up to six different audio channels (sides) for a much better sound quality.

Corsair Void Wireless Dolby 7.1 RGB

SteelSeries 3H VR

18% have it

9. impedance

Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.

32 Ohms

Turtle Beach Ear Force XO Seven Pro: 16 Ohms

50 Ohms

10. mic sensitivity

It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.

-37dBV/Pa

Creative Sound BlasterX H7: 94dBV/Pa

-40dBV/Pa

11. sound pressure level

Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

107dB/mW

Razer Kraken 7.1 V2: 123dB/mW

102dB/mW

12. has stereo speakers

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

Corsair Void Wireless Dolby 7.1 RGB

SteelSeries 3H VR

86% have it

13. lowest frequency mic

The lowest frequencies that the mic can pick up well. Better for recording bass. If a microphone is going to be used for speech, a voice microphone, it must have great gain for bass, since human voice is in the low frequencies.

100Hz

Roccat Kave XTD Stereo: 10Hz

50Hz

14. has an over-the-ear form

Comfortable full-size form with earcups that fully enclose your ears. This model is loved for its increased sound isolation and the fact that it won't leak sound to your neighbors. It offers potential for maximum bass and loudness levels.

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